Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 87
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 87 is 6438.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 74 and 87?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 87 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 87 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 87 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 13 = 5 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 29 and 156 | 4524 |
| 164 and 143 | 23452 |
| 197 and 12 | 2364 |
| 194 and 185 | 35890 |
| 55 and 37 | 2035 |